Kayak
Instruction, Organizations and more One
of the best ways to learn to kayak is to take a kayaking class from a qualified,
experienced instructor. In a matter of a few hours, most beginning paddlers
can get a good grasp of the basic kayaking techniques. Our Where To Go pages
list, by state, kayaking schools, clubs, instructors and training centers.
On a national level, you might be interested in one of the following organizations
or websites:

After learning the basics, its pretty much just practice, practice, practice.
Paddling with someone who is a better paddler than you are helps to flatten
the learning curve and you can usually develop at a faster pace.

You can find many popular instructional books and videos for whitewater, touring and recreational paddling at top online shops such as Outdoorplay.com.

Are you looking
for a specific kayaking book? Browse the Amazon.com search engine: